The Crotchety Old Man

Tag: new puppy

  • Name Games

    When I decided to get my first dog, I wanted a female, long-haired chihuahua. Long before I found the dog, I named her Toodles–the nickname of my favorite aunt. Toodles (and Andy’s Tico) came from a puppy mill. Best I can recall, they didn’t have names before we got them. When I lost Toodles, I…

  • Tootsie Rolls into my Heart

    I’ve known I’d get another puppy after Toodles for years. My heart was set on another female long-haired Chihuahua puppy. I was going to name her Toodles II and call her Tutu (Too2). After looking online for a few days, I revised my criteria. Maybe I didn’t have to have a Chihuahua. After all, purebreds…

  • A Puppy Primer

    A high school friend of mine just got her very first puppy. Judging from her Facebook posts, she’s already head over heels in love with the pup and perhaps a tad bit overwhelmed. I can so relate. Especially if you’ve never raised a child (the ultimate commitment), taking on a puppy is a big responsibility.…